Hyacinthe by Alfred Assollant
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Assollant, Alfred, 1827-1886
French
"Hyacinthe" by Alfred Assollant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a marriage contract negotiation between two notable families in the fictional town of Creux-de-Pile, focusing on the beautiful Hyacinthe Forestier and her suitor, Michel Bernard. Here, themes of love, social class, familial duty, and the antics of...
"Hyacinthe" introduces us to the bustling conversation of two notaries, Maître Bouchardy and Maître Saumonet, as they prepare to finalize a marriage contract that is vitally important for their respective families. Through the eyes of Trapoiseau, Bouchardy's astute clerk, we learn about Hyacinthe, the charming daughter of a wealthy politician, and the complications surrounding her proposed marriage to the affluent Michel. The conversation touches on themes of wealth, familial expectations, and social hierarchies, setting up a humorous tone as each character navigates their interests and personal motivations in the face of impending nuptials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Donald Baker
2 days agoI didn't expect much, but the tone remains consistent and professional throughout. I will be reading more from this author.
Kimberly Wilson
6 days agoI discovered this unexpectedly and the arguments are well-supported by credible references. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.
Daniel Jones
4 days agoI was pleasantly surprised because the writing style is poeti but not overly flowery. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
Jackson Ramirez
2 months agoThis immediately felt different because the content strikes a great balance between detail and readability. An impressive piece of work.
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Edward Adams
2 months agoI didn’t think I would enjoy this, but the content strikes a great balance between detail and readability. Time very well spent.